1. YOUR GENEALOGY HELP SOURCE
(General Information/General Information)

Glad you're here!!!  Tampa Bay Roots makes genealogy research easier for you!  You'll find great ideas and tips for you right here! Please take a look at our menu items, arti

2. Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio
(Headstone Photos/Calvary Cemetery Photos in Cleveland, Ohio)

Mathew Smayda (28 Jan. 1890 to 30 Dec. 1967) and Julia (Hoder) Smayda "Smajda" (1863 - 2 Apr. 1931) Headstone - My Great-Great-Grandparents. 

3. 1930 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

1930 U.S. Federal Census 1) Line number. Place of Abode: 2)  Street, avenue, road, etc. 3)  House number (in cities or towns). 4)  Number of dwelling house in order of v

4. 1920 U.S. Federal Census
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1920 U.S. Federal Census 1) Line number. Place of Abode: 2)  Street, avenue, road, etc. 3)  House number or farm. 4)  Dwelling Number. 5)  Number of family, in o

5. 1910 U.S. Federal Census
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1910 U.S. Federal Census 1)  Line number Location: 2)  Street, Avenue, Road, etc. 3)  House number or farm 4)  Dwelling Number 5)  Number of family, in order

6. 1900 U.S. Federal Census
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The 1900 U.S. Federal Census has increased in information again!  1) Line Number Location: In Cities: 2) Street 3) House number 4) Number of dwelling house in the order of visi

7. 1890 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

The 1890 census was the first to use punch cards and an electrical tabulation system. (Courtesy Bureau of the Census) Sadly, there was a fire in the Commerce Building in Washington, D.C. that destro

8. 1880 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

The 1880 U.S. Federal Census is the first decade of census records that was indexed with the Soundex.  This makes it a lot easier to find your relatives even if their last name is spelled wrong

9. Census Soundex Info.
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

O.k., here we enter into the error of the "SOUNDEX"!  Our U.S. Federal Census records have increased dramatically along with the population.  There are so many people now that it

10. 1870 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

The 1870 U.S. Federal Census has increased, again, the amount of questions asked.  The questions are becoming more specific and this is when male U.S. Citizenship became a question. 1)&n

11. 1860 U.S. Federal Slave Schedule
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

1860 Slave Schedules & 1860 U.S. Federal Census – Slave Schedules.  As you can see, this information didn't change much from the prior Slave Schedule.  Thank goodness th

12. 1860 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

1860 U.S. Federal Census information is about the same as the last decade.  The only thing that was added was the "Value of Personal Estate".  So, they wanted to get a better ide

13. 1850 U.S. Slave Schedule
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

1850 was the first of two years that they did a U.S. Federal Slave Schedule.  This is the information that it included.  This is such a blessing for black americans that want to tra

14. 1850 U.S. Federa Census Info.
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

In this U.S. Federal Census it looks like they standardized the form that was filled out.  The ledger now has blanks that are filled in and it seems to be more uniform.  This is a plus sin

15. 1810 U.S. Federal Census
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

...n see a pattern for certain families.  For those that stayed in the same homes or areas, this makes our genealogy research easier! ...

16. 1800 Census Info. to Glean
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

...d work, it has enabled us to have the Federal Census records microfilmed.  A true blessing for our genealogy work today! Well, the 1800 Federal Census was updated to include a little ...

17. Federal Census Gleaning
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

...is means that we glean or harvest as much information as possible to help us move further backwards with our genealogy.  I know, that might sound weird but this is about our ancestors and we are ...

18. Census Records = Genealogy Info.
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

Census Records are an incredible resource for genealogy!  The U.S. Federal Census began in 1790 under the responsibility of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. The statistical informati

19. Learn How To Break Ice With Long-Lost Kin
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Learn How To Break Ice With Long-Lost Kin www.tbo.com/life/genealogy/MGBLOIL6H0F.html

20. Safely Storing Paper & Computer Records
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

Since we're on the topic of organizing, I thought that I'd also touch on how to safely store your papers.  The first thing that I suggest that everyone does is make at least one

21. Notebook Organization
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Blog - Gen. Tid-Bits)

To achieve the goal of having an organized Genealogy notebook, buy the right sized note book.  I typically buy a 3 ring binder with one inch rings that has a zipper enclosure that goes c

22. 2007 Genealogy Notebook Goal
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...th the holidays, my son's birthday and other craziness.  It's time to make new goals for genealogy for 2007.  One of my new, small goals is to get my paperwork organized so th...

23. CEMETERY TRIPS IV
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Cemetery Information)

O.k. this has been a crazy month and we've had family illnesses and the holidays so I'm a little behind.  Back to my Cemetery Trips!  Once you are at the cemetery and have cleaned, c

24. CEMEMTERY TRIPS III
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Cemetery Information)

Safety is always very important when you are spending time outdoors.  It's important to dress appropriately when you go into the outdoors at cemeteries.  This depends on the on the w

25. CEMETERY TRIPS II
(Genealogy Tid-Bits/Cemetery Information)

O.K., now that you have found out which cemetery to go to, there are some items that you will want to bring with you.  Depending on the age, ownership and location of the cemetery wil